{"id":8,"date":"2025-10-23T08:39:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:39:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/career-paths\/health-care\/nursing\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:14:49","slug":"lpn-step-in","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ntcmn.edu\/career-paths\/health-care\/nursing\/lpn-step-in\/","title":{"rendered":"LPN Step-In"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take the next step in your nursing career.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The LPN Step-In program at Northwest Technical College is designed for Licensed Practical Nurses who are ready to advance their education and transition into the Registered Nurse (RN) role. This three-term, spring-start program builds on your prior nursing education and experience, allowing you to move efficiently toward RN licensure while maintaining a structured, supportive learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivered in a hybrid format, the LPN Step-In program combines online coursework with required on-campus learning and hands-on clinical experiences. This flexible structure supports working LPNs while ensuring the in-person skill development and clinical preparation essential for professional nursing practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and may continue their education through RN-to-BSN pathway options. With experienced faculty, strong clinical partnerships, and clear expectations for progression, Northwest Technical College&rsquo;s LPN Step-In program provides a focused, efficient path to the next level of your nursing career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission to the program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following steps will guide you through the admission process for the LPN Step-In Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"bsu-block bsu-accordion bsu-accordion-group container\"><div class=\"text-end mb-2\"><button id=\"bsu-accordion-toggle-all-341f29fb-2f96-49fd-8d88-255d121965a0\" class=\"btn btn-sm bsu-accordion-toggle-all shadow-0 mb-2\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Expand All<\/button><\/div><div id=\"bsu-accordion-341f29fb-2f96-49fd-8d88-255d121965a0\" class=\"accordion accordion-flush\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><h3 id=\"accordion-item-heading-2b6edbea-3fb0-4dbe-a0d3-45d6e7189b50\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" data-mdb-collapse-init=\"true\" data-mdb-target=\"#accordion-content-2b6edbea-3fb0-4dbe-a0d3-45d6e7189b50\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-2b6edbea-3fb0-4dbe-a0d3-45d6e7189b50\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong><strong><strong>Step 1: Admission into Northwest Technical College<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-content-2b6edbea-3fb0-4dbe-a0d3-45d6e7189b50\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-2b6edbea-3fb0-4dbe-a0d3-45d6e7189b50\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>To be considered for a Nursing program, you must first apply to and be admitted to Northwest Technical College<em>. <\/em><\/strong>The Practical Nursing application is separate and submitted later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Complete Northwest Technical College&rsquo;s free&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/adm\/public\/studentWelcome?campusId=263&amp;_gl=1*1oceudv*_ga*OTE4MjI4NTEuMTcwMTcwMzA5Mg..*_ga_7NNKFJ1NWN*czE3NjEyNDgwMTQkbzM2JGcxJHQxNzYxMjQ4NDgyJGo1OSRsMCRoMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">application<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Submit High School or GED Transcript &ndash; Skip this step if you&rsquo;ve already completed 24 or more college credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to send an official transcript:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital:<\/strong> Sent by your school through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/students\/order-status\/?utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;utm_content=sitelink&amp;utm_term=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22893336479&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABcZBe4XMVDQZCk_v2hyTVR0Mh_eS&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrJX0y769kAMV3EP_AR0W4gWCEAAYASABEgKFgvD_BwE\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/students\/order-status\/?utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;utm_content=sitelink&amp;utm_term=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22893336479&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABcZBe4XMVDQZCk_v2hyTVR0Mh_eS&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrJX0y769kAMV3EP_AR0W4gWCEAAYASABEgKFgvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Parchment transcript service<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org\/school\/select\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org\/school\/select\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">National Student Clearinghouse transcript service<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>, or emailed directly from the issuing institution to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">admissions@ntcmn.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mail:<\/strong> Sealed paper copy to Northwest Technical College, Office of Admissions, 905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GED:<\/strong> Request through your state&rsquo;s Department of Education and have it sent to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">admissions@ntcmn.edu<\/a> or by mail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Submit College\/University Transcripts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MinnState Schools:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you&rsquo;ve attended a Minnesota State college or university since the early 1990s, NTC can usually retrieve your official transcript automatically when your NTC application is processed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your record was created before electronic systems or if you have an unpaid balance at a previous MinnState school, that transcript cannot be released,  you&rsquo;ll need to contact that school directly to request a paper copy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Note: The University of Minnesota is not part of the MinnState system and must be requested separately.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Military Transcripts<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Active-duty and veteran service members with creditable military experience or coursework may request a <a href=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/official.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/jst.doded.mil\/official.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Joint Services Transcript<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acenet.edu\/Programs-Services\/Pages\/Credit-Transcripts\/Students.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.acenet.edu\/Programs-Services\/Pages\/Credit-Transcripts\/Students.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">American Council on Education&rsquo;s resource<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a> to get started.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your JST has been released to Northwest Technical College, our office will be able to download it electronically on your behalf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-MinnState (U.S.):<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request through your school and have transcripts sent to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">admissions@ntcmn.edu<\/a>, via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/students\/order-status\/?utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;utm_content=sitelink&amp;utm_term=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22893336479&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABcZBe4XMVDQZCk_v2hyTVR0Mh_eS&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrJX0y769kAMV3EP_AR0W4gWCEAAYASABEgKFgvD_BwE\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/students\/order-status\/?utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;utm_content=sitelink&amp;utm_term=order%20offical%20transcript&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22893336479&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABcZBe4XMVDQZCk_v2hyTVR0Mh_eS&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrJX0y769kAMV3EP_AR0W4gWCEAAYASABEgKFgvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Parchment transcript service<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org\/school\/select\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org\/school\/select\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">National Student Clearinghouse transcript service<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a>, or by mail to the address listed above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Transcripts:<\/strong> Must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. You can choose either\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ece.org\/ECE\/Applicants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">World Education Services (WES)<i title=\"External link\" class=\"bsu-icon bsu-icon-external-link small ms-1\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Transfer Students: <\/em><\/strong> After you&rsquo;re admitted to NTC, your official college transcripts are evaluated to determine how previously completed coursework transfers toward your program. Your transfer credit results will appear in eServices under your Degree Audit Report (DARS) once processing is complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><h3 id=\"accordion-item-heading-9d9d7459-022b-4202-a83b-be2ffeb8d7c4\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" data-mdb-collapse-init=\"true\" data-mdb-target=\"#accordion-content-9d9d7459-022b-4202-a83b-be2ffeb8d7c4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-9d9d7459-022b-4202-a83b-be2ffeb8d7c4\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong><strong><strong>Step 2: Math &amp; English Readiness Requirement<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-content-9d9d7459-022b-4202-a83b-be2ffeb8d7c4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-9d9d7459-022b-4202-a83b-be2ffeb8d7c4\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Students must demonstrate college readiness in both Math and English through one of the following options for each subject:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of approved college-level coursework (Math:&nbsp;<em>MATH 0081\/0092+<\/em>, English:&nbsp;<em>ENGL 0100+<\/em>) within 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifying Accuplacer score (Math: 240+, English: 250+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High School GPA of 2.6+ (if graduated within the past 10 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACT score of 22+ (within 5 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of NTC&rsquo;s Guided Self-Placement Form for Math and\/or English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><h3 id=\"accordion-item-heading-a088cb94-be75-43ac-802f-bff9105de967\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" data-mdb-collapse-init=\"true\" data-mdb-target=\"#accordion-content-a088cb94-be75-43ac-802f-bff9105de967\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-a088cb94-be75-43ac-802f-bff9105de967\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Step 3: Prerequisite Requirements for the LPN Step-In Program<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-content-a088cb94-be75-43ac-802f-bff9105de967\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-a088cb94-be75-43ac-802f-bff9105de967\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Prerequisite Courses, earn a grade of a C or Higher<\/strong> &ndash; <strong>Must be completed or enrolled to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BIOL 2260 Anatomy &amp; Physiology I &mdash; 4 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIOL 2262 Anatomy &amp; Physiology II &mdash; 4 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIOL 2221 Microbiology &mdash; 3 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CHEM 1100 Intro to Chemistry &mdash; 4 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATH 1110 College Algebra or MATH 1930 Intro to Math Science &mdash; 3 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSYCH 2201 Lifespan Psychology &mdash; 3 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ENGL 1111 College Writing I &mdash; 3 credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prerequisite GPA must be 2.76 or Higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Requirements <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active LPN<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold an active, unencumbered practical nursing license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>License must remain active and in good standing throughout the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><h3 id=\"accordion-item-heading-b6f6a487-1d57-4ae1-8879-0b6ebd607a18\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" data-mdb-collapse-init=\"true\" data-mdb-target=\"#accordion-content-b6f6a487-1d57-4ae1-8879-0b6ebd607a18\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-b6f6a487-1d57-4ae1-8879-0b6ebd607a18\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> <strong>Complete the Online LPN Step-In Application<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-content-b6f6a487-1d57-4ae1-8879-0b6ebd607a18\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-b6f6a487-1d57-4ae1-8879-0b6ebd607a18\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>During an active application window:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the Online LPN Step-In Application, which is separate from the institutional (college) application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission is based on the selection process outlined below. Meeting all requirements does not guarantee acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Timeline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring 2027 application opens: March 1,  2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring 2027 application closes: June 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item bsu-accordion-item\"><h3 id=\"accordion-item-heading-864e4f45-2d50-4546-9a9a-3f9cf885b0ed\" class=\"accordion-header\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" data-mdb-collapse-init=\"true\" data-mdb-target=\"#accordion-content-864e4f45-2d50-4546-9a9a-3f9cf885b0ed\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-864e4f45-2d50-4546-9a9a-3f9cf885b0ed\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><strong>Next Steps For Accepted LPN Step-In Students<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"accordion-content-864e4f45-2d50-4546-9a9a-3f9cf885b0ed\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-864e4f45-2d50-4546-9a9a-3f9cf885b0ed\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>Once you have been formally accepted into the LPN Step-In program, you will be required to perform several tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submission of your immunization record with documentation of all required immunizations (at student expense)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete a criminal background check (at student expense)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergo a student physical (at student expense)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present proof that you carry health insurance (at student expense)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete required documents provided to you by program administrator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bsu-buttons bsu-buttons\"><div class=\"bsu-buttons-container d-flex justify-content-center gap-2\">\n<div class=\"bsu-button w-100\"><a class=\"btn btn-dark btn-lg fw-bold w-100 \" href=\"https:\/\/apply.ntcmn.edu\/register\/stepin-spring27\" data-mdb-ripple-init=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">APPLY NOW &ndash; LPN STEP-IN SPRING 2027 START<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ranking System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission to the LPN Step-In program is selective and based on a competitive review of applicants&rsquo; academic performance. Applicants are ranked using their prerequisite GPA, with a minimum GPA of 2.76 required for eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acceptance Notification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each student who has submitted a complete admissions file by a posted deadline will receive an email from the Nursing Admission Team indicating whether they have been&nbsp;accepted into the program, placed on the program waiting list or are currently ineligible for the program. Be sure to provide your current email address on your program application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants will be notified of their application status on the scheduled notification date, after the program application window ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the complete list of courses required to fulfill the degree requirements for this program. 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